Mission Admission - An initiative by Times of India

1. Studies Abroad with
Urvashi Malik & Disha Malik
Mission Admission by Times of India

2. Today’s Agenda
Exploring Options: Country Spotlights
College Admissions Process
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Overview of Studying Abroad
Q&A ?
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3. Why look Overseas?
Q&A
While India offers some excellent opportunities for
higher education there are several option abroad which
can also be explored.
The most popular options among Indian students are:
USA
UK
CANADA
SINGAPORE
HONG KONG
AUSTRALIA &
NEW ZEALAND
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4. Long distance from home &
family
Expensive education system
Adjusting to a new lifestyle &
education system is difficult
Not all the countries are safe
 Experience the diversity of
foreign cultures
 Explore a flexible and varied
course schedule
 Broaden your world
experience
 Study in state-of-the-art
universities / colleges
Key Considerations
ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES
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5. WHY APPLY TO
THE UNITED
STATES?
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Over 3500
universities
Extracurricular
involvement
encouraged
Diversity
and Global
Experiences
Long
distance
from home
Student may
not be mature
Huge
investment
and costs
Flexibility
can lead to
confusion
Flexibility in
choice of
majors
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

6. PROS
CONS
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Similar to
Indian
system
(3-year)
Less
expensive
than US
Weather!
Many
univs. only
residential
in first year
Closer to
Home
Simpler
Application
Process
(UCAS)
Major not
flexible
Current
immigration
restricting
work
opportunity
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UNITED KINGDOM

7. 7
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SINGAPORE
Tuition
Subsidy /
Scholarships
available from
Ministry of
Education
Thorough and
intense education
Very close to
India
Very selective
Pressure filled
environment
Limited number
of colleges to
choose from

8. 8
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Employment
Opportunities
CANADA
Immigration &
Work
Opportunities
Safe
Cities
Weather!
Big University:
Lost in the
crowd
Less
expensive
Lack of
Diversity:
Indian
Bubble

9. 9
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Blend of Eastern
and Western
Cultures
Employment
Opportunities
Pressure filled
environment
Not too many
colleges to
choose from
HONG KONG

10. 10
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Application and
admissions less
difficult
Less
diverse:
Indian
bubble
Very large universities:
anonymity
Less
Expensive
AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND

11. College Admissions Process
Overview
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There are many parts to the College Admissions process
including:
• School Academics
• Standardized Test Scores – SAT, ACT, TOEFL etc.
• Letters of Recommendation
• Non-Academic components –
− Application Essays / Statement of Purpose
− Resume & CV
In the next few pages we will cover two essential parts of
the College Admission process
• Shortlisting your colleges
• Application Requirements by Country

12. • Faculty
• Facilities
• Financial Aid /
Scholarships
• Costs
• Location
How to shortlist Colleges?
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• College or University
• Public or Private School
• Reputation
• Selection of Courses
• Admission Requirements
• Personal Fit
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13. Application Requirements
USA UK CANADA SINGAPORE HK A&NZ
SCHOOLGRADES
High School Grades
(all 4 years)
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Class 10 Board Exam     
Class 12 Board Exam      
Predicted Grades      
STANDARDISED
TESTS
SAT / ACT  
(SMU only)
TOEFL / IELTS      
Other* 
ADDITIONALDOCUMENTS
Extracurricular Activities    
Letters of Recommendation     
Application Essays    
Statement of Purpose  
Supporting Documents
from School
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Financial Documents  
Online Application      
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Same across countries
Different needs by country

14. Financial Aid & Scholarships
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There are three types of monetary aid provided by colleges:
• Need aware Financial Aid
• Need blind Financial Aid
• Merit based Scholarships
Different countries have different kinds of aid available.
For example Singapore has a Ministry of Education Tuition Subsidy
(Scholarship). This is a grant that requires the recipient to work in a
Singapore-based company for three years upon graduation.
Similarly, the U.S. has colleges that offer Need Based Financial Aid,
where, before giving admission, they provide aid based on ‘need’.
Note: unless the university is need-blind for international students
asking for aid puts you in a very competitive pool for admission.

15. Q&A
When should I start
the process?
How difficult is the Visa
Process?
Should I stop studying for my
Board exams?
Are there books or
websites I should use?
What courses should I
take in Class 11 to set me
up for studying abroad?
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16. Contact Information
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DISHA MALIK
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